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Bill115th CongressFiled May 21, 2018Families
H.R. 5890

Assisting States' Implementation of Plans of Safe Care Act

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What it doesSummary passed house without amendment (Jun 13, 2018)

Assisting States' Implementation of Plans of Safe Care Act

(Sec. 2) This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to provide states with guidance and technical assistance regarding their plans under the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act for assuring the safe care of infants affected by prenatal substance use.

The guidance and technical assistance must:

  • enhance states' understanding of the Act;
  • address the challenges of developing, implementing, and monitoring plans of safe care;
  • disseminate best practices related to developing and implementing plans of safe care;
  • support collaboration between health care providers, social service agencies, public health agencies, and the child welfare system to promote a family-centered treatment approach;
  • prevent separation and support reunification of families if in the best interests of the child;
  • recommend treatment approaches that are designed to keep infants with their mothers and families;
  • support state efforts to develop technology systems to manage and monitor implementation of plans of safe care; and
  • help states improve the long-term safety and well-being of young children and their families.

What just happenedJun 14, 2018

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Garrett, Thomas A., Jr. [R-VA-5](R-VA)Sponsor
16 cosponsors6 D10 R
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  1. Jun 14, 2018IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  2. Jun 13, 2018FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Jun 13, 2018FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 3 (Roll no. 263). (text: CR H5125)

  4. Jun 13, 2018Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 3 (Roll no. 263).(text: CR H5125)

  5. Jun 13, 2018FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5136-5137)

  6. Jun 13, 2018FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  7. Jun 13, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5890.

  8. Jun 13, 2018FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5125-5127)

  9. Jun 13, 2018FloorH30300

    Mr. Garrett moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  10. May 21, 2018IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

    Education and the Workforce Committee
  11. May 21, 2018IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  12. May 21, 2018IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House without amendmentJun 13, 201881

Assisting States' Implementation of Plans of Safe Care Act

(Sec. 2) This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to provide states with guidance and technical assistance regarding their plans under the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act for assuring the safe care of infants affected by prenatal substance use.

The guidance and technical assistance must:

  • enhance states' understanding of the Act;
  • address the challenges of developing, implementing, and monitoring plans of safe care;
  • disseminate best practices related to developing and implementing plans of safe care;
  • support collaboration between health care providers, social service agencies, public health agencies, and the child welfare system to promote a family-centered treatment approach;
  • prevent separation and support reunification of families if in the best interests of the child;
  • recommend treatment approaches that are designed to keep infants with their mothers and families;
  • support state efforts to develop technology systems to manage and monitor implementation of plans of safe care; and
  • help states improve the long-term safety and well-being of young children and their families.

Introduced in HouseMay 21, 2018

Assisting States' Implementation of Plans of Safe Care Act

This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to provide states with guidance and technical assistance regarding their plans under the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act for assuring the safe care of infants affected by prenatal substance use.

Assisting States' Implementation of Plans of Safe Care Act — Informed